The "Safeguarding Our Levees Act" proposes significant amendments to Section 5 of the Flood Control Act of 1941, aiming to improve emergency response to natural disasters. Its core provision establishes a strict **180-day deadline** for the Secretary to initiate the repair or restoration of flood control works. This deadline is activated upon receiving a formal request from a **non-Federal sponsor** of a project. Furthermore, the bill modifies the cost-sharing mechanism for certain projects by specifying "25 percent of" the difference in subsection (d)(2), potentially altering financial responsibilities. These changes are designed to expedite the rehabilitation of critical flood control infrastructure following damage.